Yamaha R6 2009 Service Manual

FRONT BRAKE
4-27
“a” touches the projection “b” on the brake
caliper.
2. Remove:
• Front brake caliper
3. Install:
• Front brake pads
• Brake pad spring
• Brake pad pin
• Brake pad clips
• Front brake caliper
Refer to “REPLACING THE FRONT
BRAKE PADS” on page 4-24.
4. Fill:
• Brake fluid reservoir
(with the specified amount of the recom-
mended brake fluid)
WARNING
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• Use only the designated brake fluid.
Other brake fluids may cause the rubber
seals to deteriorate, causing leakage and
poor brake performance.
• Refill with the same type of brake fluid
that is already in the system. Mixing brake
fluids may result in a harmful chemical
reaction, leading to poor brake perfor-
mance.
• When refilling, be careful that water does
not enter the brake fluid reservoir. Water
will significantly lower the boiling point of
the brake fluid and could cause vapor
lock.
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Brake fluid may damage painted surfaces
and plastic parts. Therefore, always clean
up any spilt brake fluid immediately.
5. Bleed:
• Brake system
Refer to “BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM” on page 3-25.
6. Check:
• Brake fluid level
Below the minimum level mark “a” → Add
the recommended brake fluid to the
proper level.
Refer to “CHECKING THE BRAKE
FLUID LEVEL” on page 3-23.
7. Check:
• Brake lever operation
Soft or spongy feeling → Bleed the brake
system.
Refer to “BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM” on page 3-25.
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REMOVING THE FRONT BRAKE MASTER
CYLINDER
TIP
Before removing the front brake master cylin-
der, drain the brake fluid from the entire brake
system.
1. Remove:
• Front brake hose union bolt “1”
• Copper washers “2”
• Front brake hoses “3”
TIP
To collect any remaining brake fluid, place a
container under the master cylinder and the
end of the brake hose.
Front brake caliper bolt
35 Nm (3.5 m·kg, 26 ft·lb)
Recommended fluid
DOT 4
a

Yamaha R6 2009 Specifications

General

Compression Ratio	13.1:1
Fuel Delivery	Fuel injection with YCC-T and YCC-I
Ignition	TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
Final Drive	Chain
Rear Brakes	220mm disc; single-piston caliper
Front Tire	120/70-ZR17
Rear Tire	180/55-ZR17
Wheelbase	54.1 in
Seat Height	33.5 in
Fuel Capacity	4.6 gal
Wet Weight	417 lb
Length	80.3 in
Width	27.8 in
Height	43.1 in
Rake (Caster Angle)	24.0°
Trail	3.8 in
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, inline 4-cylinder, DOHC, 16 valves
Transmission	6-speed
Front Suspension	41mm inverted fork; 4.7-in travel
Rear Suspension	Single shock; 4.7-in travel
Front Brakes	Dual 310mm hydraulic disc; 4-piston calipers
Bore x Stroke	67.0mm x 42.5mm